More than 100 McNeil High students walked out Friday to protest ICE, joining a wave of Central Texas demonstrations as state officials weigh investigations and penalties.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely Saturday with a small severe risk. Expect gusty winds and brief heavy downpours during the afternoon.

A 15-year-old boy was critically injured after an accidental gun discharge at a Manor home early Friday, police say.

Texas A&M has paused plans for a $235 million arts and innovation center at its College Station campus as leaders reassess campus priorities.

Solstice, from the team behind Odd Duck and Whisler's, is coming to Jonestown with coffee, cocktails, food trucks and live acoustic music.

Brandywine plans to sell up to $300M in office assets, putting underperforming Austin buildings that are roughly 74% occupied on the market.

Austin is considering rezoning about 374 acres of UT‑owned land across from The Domain to make room for a medical center and life‑sciences development.

Patchy dense fog will slow Austin commutes this morning; highs near 81°F. Showers and thunderstorms are likely Saturday, with gusty winds possible.

Na'Cole Thompson won Leander's special election and will finish the mayoral term through May 2027. The mayor‑elect says she will focus on traffic, parks and public safety amid rapid growth.

Ugly Dumpling will open its first DFW spot at 213 N. Central Expy in Allen, bringing hand‑made xiao long bao, dim sum and bubble tea to the corridor.

A TikTok romance con cost a family roughly $18,000; experts and the FBI warn similar scams spike around Valentine’s Day. Practical red flags and reporting steps inside.

A new 164-foot bridge and $28.5M in creek work at Roy G. Guerrero Park restore a route lost to 2015 floods and add flood‑resilient features and plantings.

A virtual kidnapping-style scam with threatening calls, a video and a $6,000 demand has been reported in the Austin area; police and the FBI urge verification before paying.